Tag: retributive

Fastwrite: In Chapter 4, Spelman argues that in many ways “restorative” justice provides a compelling alternative to “retributive” justice. But she also suggests that there are some problems with restorative justice. Briefly describe what she says those problems are.

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Fastwrite: In Chapter 5, Spelman explains how, in some situations, a harmed person or group might prefer”reparations” to an “apology”. Describe why this might be the case.

r2

Your task is the same as r1: to offer an interesting response to Spelman. But let me offer this advice: Think hard about how you can connect something Spelman says in Chapters 4 or 5 to